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Sterile Processing Tech 1

CompanyInova
LocationAlexandria
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 1, 2026
About The Company
We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than 1 million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed 4 million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience for all who rely on us for their healthcare needs. Consistently ranked and recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, Inova’s world-class care is made possible by the strength and breadth of our network, our 26,000 team members, our technology and our innovation. In 2025, Inova was named the Health System of the Year by Press Ganey, a national leader in healthcare experience, recognizing our excellence in patient care, team member engagement, and commitment to continuous improvement. Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to each person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life. More information about Inova can be found at www.inova.org.
About the Role

Inova Alexandria  | Sterile Processing Tech 1| Full-time Days Monday-Friday 10:00 PM- 6:30 AM pm and every other weekend.  Must be able to train on day shift at Fairfax for up to 10-12 weeks. 

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits: 

  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. 
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. 
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. 
  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

 

Sterile Processing Tech 1 Job Summary

 

The Sterile Processing Tech 1 assembles instrumentation accurately and efficiently. Ensures sterility of all processed items. Decontaminates instruments in a safe and appropriate manner. Manages instrument inventory and ensures timely distribution of instruments to all customers. Understands basic computer functions to assist in documentation and tracking of inventory.

 

 

  • Inspects instruments and ensures that they are free from bio-burden and in proper working conditions prior to assembling sets according to count sheets. Locates missing instrumentation and replaces repaired/ordered instrumentation in sets. Maintains stock levels in the assembly area. Loads items to be sterilized on the loading cart and records them on the load card, adding a biological test to each load. Utilizes instrument tracking computer software to document all functions in the instrument assembly area.
  • Selects the proper mode of sterilization for all items.
  • Ensures the presence of all required chemical and biological indicators.
  • Operates all sterilization equipment (Steam, Sterrad, Steris). Validates sterilization process by reading, interpreting, and documenting all chemical and biological indicators. Utilizes instrument tracking computer software to document all functions related to sterilization. Decontaminates instruments in a safe and appropriate manner.

  • Unloads case carts, checking all items for red tags. Properly sorts instrumentation and selects the proper processing mechanisms (manual and mechanical) to ensure the integrity of and prevent damage to the items.

  • Prepares instrumentation for the decontamination process, including flushing lumens, exposing all surfaces and properly loading washers. Operates washer/decontaminates, cart washers, sonic washer, and all other equipment in the decontamination area. Utilizes instrument tracking computer software to document all functions in the decontamination area. Decontaminates instruments in a safe and appropriate manner.

Additional Requirements

  • Certification - None required
  • Licensure - None required
  • Experience - None required
  • Education - High School or GED

 


We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. 

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Key Skills
Sterile processingDecontaminationInstrument assemblyInventory managementSterilization equipment operationDocumentationComputer literacyQuality controlSafety compliance
Categories
HealthcareSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Medical coverageDental coverageVision coverageWellness programRetirement matchingTuition assistanceStudent loan assistanceMental health supportPaid time offPaid parental leave
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Sterile Processing Tech 1 is responsible for the accurate assembly, decontamination, and sterilization of medical instrumentation. They also manage inventory levels and document all processing activities using specialized tracking software.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$20 - $33
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
14800
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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